We are leaving in less than two weeks!:) I can't believe it. This time around has been so fast compared to the first time two years ago. I can't believe it's been two years since we submitted our first dossier either. Things did take a lot longer then. It was almost seven months before our dossier was submitted, then our travel date was four months later. We waited for, it seemed like, forever for our date. I believe it was at least eight weeks. Then we had two months to prepare. This time around, our SDA appointment is right at four months after our home study visit. Talk about quick! Of course, when you are going through it, it seems like forever. lol
It is easier to pack this time. I definitely know what things are essentials and what are not. Packing light is definitely a priority, though we do have a large duffel filled with donations. I have been collecting some clothes and many shoes to take to the kids. I was able to find soccer slides, girls' house shoes and jelly shoes marked down. We are only taking three check-in bags and a carry-on a piece. Once we get rid of all the donations and gifts, we will be combining bags or giving some away so that we will be hauling around very little.
Some of the main essentials are:
a flat sink stopper
wash rags (these are non-existent in Ukraine)
an alarm clock
bungee cords (for hanging wet clothes on)
sewing kit
safety pins
medicines
We are taking just enough shampoo and soap to last the first few days we are there. We can find most basics there like shampoo, kleenex-type tissue and hand soap, etc. There is a particular brand of Ukrainian shampoo that someone left in one of our apartments that I liked. I am looking forward to buying that brand when we run out. I am taking two tubes of toothpaste (3-4 oz.) and our own deodorant, though.
We are really looking forward to going back to Ukraine!
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Packing is fun isn't it? ;) We actually have not used the bungee chords. We always had a rack to place clothes on wherever we stayed. This apartment even has some extra shower rods that we can lay clothes to dry on.
There are a lot of health & beauty type shops around and they all have clothes pins and coated chords to use for clothes. Make sure you bring adapters for the power outlets if you plan on brining any electronic equipment. We have 2 transformers with us. Baby wipes have been very useful but again...they can be bought here. As for wash cloths, we bought tiny towels and they work great! Good luck :)
Such wonderful news! So glad the wait has been short. What an amazing story this is and I cannot wait to here and see pictures of your trip.
Prayers for a smooth trip and transition.
The Shiflets
oh wow I can't believe you are leaving so soon. how exciting. don't forget the tums too! :) I'll be following along and praying for you guys.
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